ID this URQ.

[jesper moreau]

You know, Ben Swann has those Wheels on his green Ur-Q. I saw them during
OSQ last year.

On 3/8/07, LL - NY <larrycleung at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Yeah, I recognize that ugliness. It's a Tresser.
>
> On 3/8/07, Mark J. Besso <mbspeed at maxboostracing.com> wrote:
> >
> > That is one of Walter Treser's creations, but it' not his
> scariest.  That
> > has to go to either his "Hunter" versions of various Quattro models, or
> > the
> > "Roadster" built on the UrQ.
> >
> > Roadster image - top down:
> > http://5000tq.com/audifanspics/Ingolstadt/DSCN2750
> > Roadster image - top up:
> > http://5000tq.com/audifanspics/Ingolstadt/DSCN2995
> >
> > The wheels that Frank mentioned are functional, but also a major
> > annoyance.
> > They're a true fan that draws cooling air past the brakes, but they are
> > 390mm diameter requiring Michelin TRX tires which I don't believe are
> made
> > any more.  It doesn't matter since they weren't all that great when they
> > were originally available.
> >
> > I believe the US versions were called the "Super 4000" & "Super 5000"
> > depending on which model you were having modified, but those options
> were
> > strictly dealer-installed.  None of it was done through AoA. (I was a
> > VW/Audi Parts Manager through that period of time)  It was mostly
> cosmetic
> > items that got installed in the US, but a complete make-over would've
> > included the lower suspension and louder exhaust.....questionable as to
> > actual performance benefits.
> >
> > ~Mark
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: frank j. bauer
> > Subject: Re: ID this URQ.
> >
> > that "1" symbol is treser as is the cowcatcher-looking front airdam and
> > the dish/turbofin wheels.
> > i've seen contemporary body kits/wheels on the 4kq and 5kq as well.
> > of the 3, the 4kq probably pulled it off best.
> > treser was a usa dealer option in 85 & 86.
> > the steering wheel was cool...
> >
> > http://www.treser-audi.de/
> >
> > cobram at juno.com wrote:
> > > Was looking through (for the umpteenth time) the excellent pics taken
> by
> > > Mark Besso at Ingolstadt.  Wondering whether anyone knows if this car:
> > >
> > > http://5000tq.com/audifanspics/Ingolstadt/DSCN2731
> > >
> > > is a Kamei, ABT, Tresser or ??? version.
> > >
> > > Just curious, personally I prefer the stock version.
> > >
> > > BCNU,
> > > http://www.geocities.com/cobramsri/
> > > Hit any key to continue, or any other key to quit.
> >
> >
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Jesper Moreau

'95.5 URs6 Avant mit go fast gizmos
'92 tornado redish S4 (wifes ride)
'91 200 20v - 300hp - parting
'87 5KTQA Projekt 600WHP sick puppy